Canada Global (Web News) Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reaffirmed on Friday that he will not submit to anyone.
The ousted premier launched a new attack on the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Twitter, writing that “PTI and its supporters have been subjected to the worst crackdown and terror today.”
He claimed that Ziaul Haq’s and Pervez Musharraf’s administrations did not experience the type of protests that were occurring now.
Canada Global (Web News) Imran Ismail, a former governor of Sindh and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was detained by police on Friday in Karachi.
According to sources, the PTI leader was arrested in the city’s Defence 8 neighbourhood and brought to an undisclosed location.
The party led by Imran Khan has denounced the detention and referred to it as a fascist act.
Imran Ismail, a former governor of Sindh, has been taken into custody. This regime’s fascism is terrible and absolutely unparalleled. it tweeted something.
The tweet states that “PTI leadership and thousands of peaceful Pakistanis must be immediately released.”
Canada Global (Web News) Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the leader of the PTI and a former foreign minister, was ordered released on Thursday by the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
After hearing the appeal contesting Mr. Qureshi’s arrest, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb ruled that his arrest under the 3 MPO (Maintenance of Public Order) was unlawful.
The judge announced that the PTI leader would be freed following the submission of an undertaking. The PTI leader would be consulted before the undertaking was submitted, according to Mr Qureshi’s solicitors’ statement to the court.
The PTI leader was detained on May 11 in Islamabad as the government tightened its grip on the party in response to nationwide demonstrations against the detention of the former prime minister Imran Khan.
During a raid at Gilgit-Baltistan House in Islamabad, police detained Mr. Qureshi.
Canada Global (Web News) On Monday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had the “last chance” to denounce the vandalism, according to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman bemoaned, “This is the first time a vandalism incident has taken place at the Corps Commander’s house,” while addressing a joint session of parliament. Both public transit and Radio Pakistan Peshawar’s building have been entirely damaged.
Mr. Bhutto-Zardari believed that the court need to denounce the terrorist incidents. Imran Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was criticised by Mr. Bhutto-Zardari, who said, “It is up to Imran Khan whether he has a political party or a terrorist group.”
If Mr. Khan does not denounce the vandalism occurrences, Mr. Bhutto-Zardari continued, it will be established that the PTI was a terrorist outfit and must be dealt with accordingly.
Mr. Bhutto-Zardari was adamant that the nation’s problems were not with Mr. Khan but with the economy.
Mr. Bhutto-Zardari asserted that the “neighbouring institution” was to blame for the country’s political instability rather than the parliament, and he further stated that the government was prepared to take any necessary action to resolve the situation.
Canada Global (Web News) On Saturday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir announced his intention to prosecute all those responsible for the damage on the Black Day of May 9th.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the army chief made his statement while on a visit to the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar.
According to the ISPR, the army commander declared that the armed forces will not put up with any more attempts to violate the sanctity and security of their facilities or engage in vandalism.
A thorough briefing on the current state of security and ongoing counterterrorism initiatives was provided to COAS. He was grateful for the professionalism, effectiveness, and accomplishments of law enforcement organisations in the ongoing war against terrorism.
Additionally, he spoke to Corps officers and focused on the changing challenges to national security. “We shall continue with our efforts to promote peace and stability, and there will be no room for process spoilers,” he said.
The army leader was also made aware of the difficulties presented by information warfare and attempts to spread false information. He emphasised that malevolent elements are making a deliberate effort to target the Armed Forces. He promised that with the help of the Pakistani people, such evil plans would be thwarted.
When COAS first arrived, Corps Commander Peshawar welcomed him.
Canada Global (Web News) In reference to rallies “targeting army property and installations” following PTI leader Imran Khan’s arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Wednesday that May 9 will be regarded as a “black chapter” in Pakistani history.
It issued a statement saying, “We will not permit anyone to take the law into their own hands.”
Imran Khan was detained in the Islamabad High Court, according to the military media wing, “In accordance with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) statement and law.”
It bemoaned that “anti-army slogans were raised and attacks on army properties and installations were carried out immediately after this arrest.”
It said their hypocrisy could be seen in the way they emphasised the value of the Army after mobilising support for their own objectives. According to the statement, this gang “wearing a political cloak” has done to the nation what no one else in the previous 75 years has been able do.
The Army, “without caring for its integrity”, exercised restraint and showed forbearance, the statement said, adding that a deliberate attempt had been made to excite the army so that it could subsequently be utilised for political ends.
According to the ISPR, “We know that there have been directives and guidelines from some evocative elements of the party leadership behind this.” People involved in these acts have been recognised, and they will be dealt with legally. It promised that “they will be accountable for what lies ahead for them.”
Further assaults on law enforcement organisations, including the army, their infrastructure, and properties would be met with a serious response from the Army, it was declared. “The group, that wants to push the country into civil war, will be responsible for this,” it continued.
Canada Global (Web News) Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the vice chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), voiced concern for Imran Khan’s safety following his arrest by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the Al-Qadir Trust case.
Mr. Qureshi expressed his worries on Twitter and claimed that the government had no right to put Imran Khan, the party chairman, in danger of death. The people who were threatening him had their commander in custody, Mr. Qureshi continued.
The PTI representative went on to say that the army was not accessible for the elections up until yesterday but had been deployed unexpectedly in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Mr. Qureshi expressed his disbelief and claimed that the people was ignorant of the causes behind the unexpected army deployment.
Canada Global (Web News) Imran Khan, a former prime minister, claimed on Tuesday that “they inject something that causes slow death to a person injected”.
Mr. Khan came before the court in the Police Lines, which was designated as the location of the court on a single occasion. In the Al-Qadir Trust case, the judge ordered an eight-day physical remand. When he arrived at the NAB office, Imran Khan claimed during the hearing that he was shown warrants.
What kind of record did the NAB seek, the former PM questioned. He said that the cabinet had given its assent for the release of all the disputed funds.
The PTI leader added that he has already spent Rs. 100 million on legal processes. Mr. Khan further claimed that while on the court grounds, he was harassed, arrested, and had his spectacles damaged.
He stated that he had been unable to use the washroom for last 24 hours. He also claimed the right to see his doctor, Dr. Faisal.
Canada Global (Web News) Zartaj Gul, a former minister for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has been called to appear before the Punjab anti-corruption at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) for her alleged role in giving contracts for various projects to her front men, costing the government exchequer millions of rupees.
On April 19, Zartaj Gul was previously called, but she did not show. Along with her, her private secretary and husband have also been called.
Sources claim that Zartaj Gul and her husband changed the projects and gave contracts to their front men in exchange for substantial bribes. Zartaj Gul has received a last notice from the anti-corruption Punjab, who have asked her to appear in front of them on May 11.
Canada Global (Web News) 4 people were killed and 27 were injured in skirmishes between police and protestors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) ahead of violent rallies against the detention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) president Imran Khan.
Muhammad Asim, a spokesman for Lady Reading Hospital, confirmed that four deceased bodies had been delivered to the facility. The wounded have gunshot wounds to their hands and legs, and they are receiving emergency medical care, he continued.
On the second day, violent protests persisted around the nation in a number of locations. PTI activists have been detained by the Islamabad police 109 times so far, while the Sindh police say they have detained 270 persons. Numerous PTI employees have participated in the protests, which have been organised in important cities like Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Quetta.
Imran Khan’s release has been demanded by protesters, many of whom have been waving banners and placards criticising the detention. Many localities have implemented Section 144, which forbids assemblies and political activities, as a result of the protests. The ministry of interior claims that this action has been taken to preserve law and order.
Authorities have issued a warning that people who violate Section 144 will face legal consequences. This involves the use of force, if necessary, to scatter disobedient protesters. According to sources, police are carrying out searches to apprehend PTI employees and supporters.
The Punjab and KP governments responded by asking the army to assist the local police and administration in upholding law and order.
Canada Global (Web News) Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was granted a one-day absence from the Toshakhana case on Wednesday by a district and sessions court in the nation’s capital.
Further Sessions While hearing the case brought by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the former prime minister for hiding gifts he received from the Toshakhana, Judge Humayun Dilawar approved the petition.
Faisal Chaudhry asked the judge to postpone the hearing of the case without any procedures until May 5 since lead attorney Khawaja Harris was unable to attend. In today’s hearing, he also entered a plea asking for Imran Khan’s exemption, claiming that his life was in danger due to security concerns.
The judge stated that if the PTI leader was unable to travel to Islamabad, he might still participate in the hearing through video link.
According to a lawyer for the ECP, the matter has not progressed since the electoral board published its decision in October of last year.
Judge Dilawar granted the exemption plea following the hearing of the arguments, and on May 5 he called for arguments about the admissibility of the ECP case.
Canada Global (Web News) Shazia Marri, the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), lambasted the Chief Justice of Pakistan on Tuesday during a National Assembly session, asserting that the Supreme Court cannot interfere with the authority of the Parliament.
She made it clear that the government had come to support Parliament rather than engage in combat.
Ms. Marri claimed that as a member of the Parliament, she was in charge of safeguarding the Pakistani constitution.
The son of the late Chief Justice Saqib Nisar was heard in recent audio leaks talking about collecting money in his father’s name. Ms. Marri also discussed this.
She raised worries about what the same son might have done while his father was chief justice and questioned how a former chief justice could permit such behaviour.
Further asserting that the Parliament was the highest institution recognised by the constitution and that judges should speak with their decisions rather than interfering with Parliamentary proceedings, Ms. Marri also claimed that the Supreme Court was powerless to challenge the supremacy of the Parliament.
She urged the Pakistani chief justice to uphold his power and position.
Canada Global (Web News) A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial will hear the matter pertaining to the Punjab elections, the Supreme Court of Pakistan stated on Wednesday.
Thursday at 11:30am is the scheduled time for the case.
The Supreme Court registrar has made public the updated cause list. Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Munib Akhtar, and Justice Ijazul Ahsan make up the three-person bench.
However, it should be emphasised that Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial will not hear any additional cases on Thursday because he is apparently ill. The cases set for hearing today (Wednesday) were all cancelled as a result of the bench’s abrupt delisting.
Twelve significant cases were to be heard by the delisted bench. The list of cases for bench number two was also cancelled after bench number one’s delisting.
The bench’s cause list, which included Justices Shahid Waheed and Sardar Tariq Masood, was also cancelled. Many people are eagerly expecting the resolution of the issue, thus it is anticipated that the hearing involving the Punjab elections would be noteworthy.
Canada Global (Web News) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former defence minister Pervez Khattak’s wife dies in Lahore on Monday.
According to sources, her funeral prayers will be held tomorrow in the Punjabi capital, where she will also be buried.
President Dr. Arif Alvi expressed sorrow at Mr. Khattak’s wife’s passing. He prayed, “May Allah give her family the fortitude and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
Canada Global (Web News) To discuss matters pertaining to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday.
PM Sharif received a thorough update on the situation at the ministry of foreign affairs from Minister Khar during the meeting.
She spoke on the ministry’s current struggles, ongoing projects, and recent developments.
Minister Khar also updated Prime Minister Sharif on Pakistan’s relations with its neighbours as well as her most recent trip to Uzbekistan.
Given the current political and economic context, she emphasised how crucial it is to maintain good connections with neighbouring nations.
Canada Global (Web News) Shah Mehmood Qureshi, vice chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), charged that the administration of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was being dishonest regarding negotiations.
Speaking to the media on Monday, Mr. Qureshi alleged that Maulana Fazl ur Rehman, the PDM’s president, had said that discussion wasn’t necessary.
Additionally, he brought up Rana Suanaullah’s media appearance and asserted that the PML-N was split on the subject.
Mr. Qureshi underlined that the nation’s strength came from its people.
He claimed that the PTI had not established any prerequisites for the conversation and that their only demand was that it take place within the constraints of the constitution.
The government was delaying the distribution of electoral funding, he continued.
Canada Global (Web News) Finance and Revenue Minister Ishaq Dar tweeted on Friday that the authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had confirmed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) their bilateral contribution of $1 billion to Pakistan.
The minister announced that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was now working on the necessary paperwork to accept the specified deposit from the UAE authorities.
Dar made a connection between the development and the ninth review of the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) bailout programme for Pakistan.
Prior to that, Pakistan took a significant step towards the revival of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) essential rescue package when Saudi Arabia pledged to guarantee an additional $2 billion in deposits to the international lender.
The much-delayed staff-level agreement (SLA) with the Fund would be finalised thanks to today’s breakthrough, which would also enable multilateral payments. Since the beginning of February, Pakistan has been in talks with the IMF to resurrect the $7 billion bailout plan in order to obtain a $1.1 billion tranche.
Canada Global (Web News) Attaullah Tarar, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, stated on Tuesday that the judiciary should not get involved in the process of amending the Pakistani constitution because only the Parliament has the power to do so.
Addressing to the media, Mr Tarar underlined that the Supreme Court (practise and procedure) bill 2023 was required in order to achieve the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM’s) goal of ensuring the supremacy of justice in the nation.
Insisting that the Parliament was supreme and that the people were the source of power, Mr. Tarar said that justice must be done and seen to be done.
He added that regardless of the president’s signature, the bill would become a law 10 days after it was approved by Parliament.
The PMLN leader emphasised that the judiciary could not affect the power and laws of Parliament, and that everything will proceed in accordance with the financial bill.
In addition, he expressed concerns about the impartiality of the procedure for selecting benches and conducting cases, claiming that the law was a response to a long-standing call for rules governing bench makeup.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), according to Mr. Tarar, has false signatures, a fake leader, and a fraudulent purpose.
Mr. Tarar spoke about the need for the interim administration to carry out elections in accordance with the constitution and the need for simultaneous elections to be held throughout Pakistan on the same day to ensure transparency.
Canada Global (Web News) The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, was approved in a joint session of parliament, and the federal government sent it back to President Arif Alvi on Tuesday for his signature.
The purpose of the bill is to limit the chief justice of Pakistan’s ability to take suo motu notice in accordance with clause (3) of Article 184 of the Constitution. A three-member committee made up of senior judges, including the chief justice, will have the authority to take suo motu notice if the measure is signed into law by the president.
Additionally, it states that any matter involving the exercise of original jurisdiction under clause (3) of Article 184 of the Constitution must first be brought before the committee for review. If the committee determines that the matter involves the enforcement of one or more fundamental rights, it must then establish a bench consisting of at least three judges of the supreme court, which may also include committee members.
In accordance with the Constitution, assent is presumed to have been provided if the President fails to sign the law within 10 days.
The bill was introduced a day earlier by Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar in the joint session of parliament for reexamination in light of the president’s letter.
Speaking at the event, the minister claimed that the opposition had displayed ignorance regarding the subject and claimed that the president had made a disparaging remark about the power of the house to pass laws. He said, “Mr. Alvi ought to have prevented this.”
The measure “prima-facie travels outside the competence of the Parliament and can be assailed as a colorable legislation,” according to President Alvi, who had sent the bill back to parliament for reconsideration on April 8.
Canada Global (Web News) Rana Sanaullah, the federal interior minister, stated on Monday that if PTI leader Imran Khan kept acting the way he did, elections might not even be held on October 8.
The minister had earlier asserted that the National Assembly would dissolve on August 12 or 16 and elections would be held on October 8 under a caretaker regime. Despite the SC’s order to hold polls in Punjab on May 14 and the ECP’s subsequent decision to hold elections, he had nevertheless made this statement.
Speaking to a private TV, he claimed that problems would have been handled if Mr. Khan had discussed them with us.
In the future, any party may seek elections after dissolving assemblies if we succumb to the PTI chief’s behaviour, he continued.
The minister stated that it was the duty of the Supreme Court (SC) to uphold the constitution, and suggested that NA Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf speak with CJP Umar Ata Bandial. We don’t anticipate CJP Bandial to be obstinate, he continued.
He mockingly suggested that the court ought to call the entire parliament and invalidate it. “Funds will not be granted,” he continued, “if the parliament rejects the bill to provide funding to the ECP for Punjab elections.”
Mr. Sana continued by asserting that the parliament did not have the right to interfere and that the Supreme Court did not even have the authority to overturn. He continued, “If the court does so, it will be equivalent to abrogating the constitution.”
The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023 was not authorised to be sent to the highest court, according to President Dr. Arif Alvi.